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Rugby team finds home in county and ready to tussle

Since 2023, Snohomish County has seen the sport of rugby grow and develop a tradition with the Rhinos Rugby Club.

Everett housing affordability worsening, council brainstorming

EVERETT — In a recent presentation to the City Council, affordable housing expert Chris Collier highlighted the growing problem of high home prices in the county, where the average home now costs around $822,000. This sharp increase in prices has made it more difficult for many people to afford their own homes. One key reason for this, Collier explained, is the lack of available homes.

With Unified basketball team, everyone can play for wins

MONROE — In December of last year, Monroe High School established an after-school Unified Basketball program aimed at promoting inclusivity by integrating students with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It's been a huge success. Their game is this Thursday, Feb. 20.

Big development proposed next to Glacier Peak High debated, defended on impact questions

SNOHOMISH — On Dec. 30, Snohomish County’s Hearing Examiner convened a session to discuss the Eastview Village development next to Glacier Peak High School. The meeting addressed environmental concerns raised during a previous public hearing on Dec. 3.

Snohomish’s Homestead Park plan to go ahead

SNOHOMISH — Plans for Homestead Park took a step forward last week when the City Council hired a design consultant to plan out what will be in the city’s 10-acre park at 2000 Ludwig Road.

Snohomish racer at Evergreen Speedway wins national NASCAR Weekly Series cup

SNOHOMISH — A local race car driver who grew up racing at Monroe’s Evergreen Speedway has taken home a national championship from the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series.

Silvertips roster has 15-year-old phenom

EVERETT -- Everett Silvertips player Landon Dupont, 15, from Calgary, Alberta, became just the second player in the league’s history to be given Exceptional Status

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) turns 125 this week

Snohomish County VFW Posts are located in Everett, Snohomish, and Monroe, which make up District 1. Monroe is home to VFW Post 7511 and its Auxiliary, both of which provide a wide range of services and support for local veterans and their families.

County kickboxers from Snohomish gym take titles at national tourney

SNOHOMISH — Local kickboxers came home to Snohomish County grinning after a championship performance at the National Tournament of the sport. The event, sanctioned by the World Kickboxing Association (WKA), was held in Delaware Aug. 23-25 and drew 700 competitors across several divisions.

Fire District 4 adding firefighters, Pine. Ave. station still on schedule

SNOHOMISH — Snohomish Fire District 4 has plans that accelerate adding more firefighters. It discussed station replacement plans at last week’s fire board meeting.

Monroe to vote on levy on November ballot

MONROE — The City Council approved a Levy Lid Lift measure benefiting the Parks and Recreation Department to appear on the ballot this November.

Local hockey coach has seen how players have shifted skillsets

SNOHOMISH — For the past five years, local ex-hockey player Kacey Walker has coached players aged 16 to 20, focusing on improving their skating abilities as a power skating coach and enhancing their puck handling, shooting and passing skills.

Monroe council debates levy lid lift, action may come July 23

MONROE -- The City Council’s members, during their July 9 meeting, discussed preparing a resolution for action on July 23 to place a property tax levy lid lift on this November’s ballot.

Let it Fly: Local disc golfer takes aim at national tournament

A local teen disc golf player hopes to grab a national championship.

Monroe council declines to rescind marijuana ban

MONROE — The City Council deliberated and decided against the possibility of allowing marijuana retailers within city limits at its most recent meeting.

70 years of going fast: Evergreen Speedway gives generations of fans thrills with all kinds of motorsport

MONROE — The Evergreen Speedway in Monroe is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and it plans to celebrate all season.